Kamchatka Winter Adventure
Duration7days
Price fromUSD $1,750 ?Currency ConversionConverted from USD based on the latest exchange rate. Final amount and payment will be in USD. Final conversion rate is determined by your bank.
Trip StyleWinter Adventure
Time of yearDecember - April
A winter wilderness adventure like no other! This Kamchatka winter tour is your chance to visit one of the most remote and scenically stunning destinations on Earth – the Kamchatka Peninsula, an ancient volcanic region on the edge of the Pacific Rim of Fire. There are no roads or railways from Kamchatka to the rest of the world – the only practical way in is by air. One of the final frontiers of winter sports travel, unspoiled by commercial tourism, Kamchatka offers pristine mountain ski slopes, abundant wildlife and rugged natural scenery.
Kamchatka winter tour highlights:
- Embark on a thrilling guided snowmobile safari to Three Brothers Rock, a stunning viewpoint on a spectacular stretch of the North Pacific coastline.
- Ride a Snowcat (an enclosed vehicle with tracks designed to power through snow) across the foothills of the Avacha volcano to Camel Mount, a viewpoint commanding breathtaking panoramas of Kamchatka’s volcanic mountain ranges.
Arrival
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Departure
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Accomodation
3* hotel
Trip style
Winter Adventure
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
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Group size
min 2 people
Type of tour
Guaranteed Departures
Itinerary View map
Day 1 Welcome to Kamchatka
Welcome to Kamchatka! You will be met at the airport, before transferring to Paratunka, a health resort zone 30km from the capital of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Spend the day relaxing in and around the secluded resort. Soak in the stunning geothermal outdoor pool, surrounded by mist, snow and the crisp alpine air.
Day 2 Petropavlovsk city tour
Today we’ll take a city tour of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Visit the city centre with its historical monuments and Local Lore Museum. Shop at the fish markets and try fresh produce from the pure waters of Kamchatka’s rivers. Buy traditional gifts and native handcrafts to remind you of one of the most beautiful places on the planet.
Day 3 Husky dog sledding and cultural immersion
Kamchatka is home to several ethnic groups, among them the semi-nomadic Koryak. Today we visit a nomad camp belonging to the Koryaks. Listen to traditional Koryak folk songs and sample native dishes. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase handmade crafts. Meanwhile, a shaman will tell stories from the lives of the Koryak ancestors.
We get acquainted with one of Kamchatka’s more unusual forms of winter transport – the husky dog sled! You’ll get a chance to ride your own sled and learn the art of ‘mushing’ with the help of your experienced guide. Later on, we head to the hot springs for a relaxing plunge into the waters surrounded by nature.
Day 4 Snowmobile safari
Snowmobiles are a popular form of personal transport for Kamchatkans in winter. Today we’ll find out for ourselves just how useful (and fun) these machines are on a snowmobile safari to the Three Brothers Rock viewpoint on the shore of the Pacific Ocean.
If you’ve never ridden a snowmobile before, our trusty guides are on hand to give a safety briefing and make sure you’re comfortable with the controls before setting off on your adventure.
Day 5 Avachinsky volcano foothill
There are many ways of getting around Kamchatka and today we’ll be taking a snowcat. Known for their use of grooming snow trails and powering through masses of snow, these truck-sized vehicles will take us across to the Avacha volcano foothill. Here we enjoy a ride to the Camel mount, which offers a beautiful view of the Koryakskiy and Avachinskiy volcanoes.
*Based on the group size the snowcat can be changed to snowmobiles with sledges.
Day 6 Free day or optional activities
The choice is yours to either enjoy a free day of exploring Petropavlovsk or Paratunka at your leisure or join one of the optional* activities we prepared for you. Download a detailed itinerary for more information about these options.
Day 7 Departure
Check out from Paratunka before transferring to Petropavlovsk Kamchatsky Airport for your journey home.
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Inclusions
Group airport arrival and departure transfers
All transportation on tour, according to the itinerary
3* hotel in Paratunka village
Breakfasts in the hotel, some lunches (lunch-box) during full day excursions
Local licensed English-speaking guide
Russian tourists visa support document
Exclusions
Flights
Russian visa and visa fees. *Russian visa can be arranged by 56th Parallel for an additional cost (for Australian citizens only). Apply for concierge visa service here.
Optional excursions and activities
Individual transfers, not indicated in the itinerary
Alcohol
Kamchatka Winter Adventure
7 days / 6 nights
*price is per person, based on min 2 people in the group, twin-share accommodation. Single supplement fees apply
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Sean WongHonk Kong
The highlights of the trip were Koryaksky and Avachinsky volcanoes!
I enjoy every moment in Kamchatka and the tour and would like to give a big thanks to our tour guide – Katerina. She is very kindly and details to introduces the spots. Russian people are very kind and helpful, they are happy to communicate with us and welcome to use some translation app.Cecilia HallstromSweden
I am very happy to let you know that I am very satisfied with my trip to Kamchatka!
I only wish to come back some day, for some real heliskiing. I was happy with the hotel even if it wasn’t the one you sent information about. They had a nice hot spring. I was very, very happy with my guide, Katja. We became good friends. It was a fun mix of things and a nice introduction to a fascinating part of the world. Thank you!John Mills and Mark WoznyUSA
A million thanks!
Anna and the 56 Parallel team put together an amazing itinerary encompassing three distinct and very different venues within the Russian Federation; Moscow, Kamchatka, and Saint Petersburg. While the trip required many scheduling variations, every date and time was executed flawlessly by the several drivers and guides assigned to caring for Mark and I during our 10-day journey. Nicolai gave us a condensed (we only had several hours) but comprehensive tour and history of Moscow.
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Kamchatka Winter Adventure
Days 7
From USD $1,750
Trip Style Winter Adventure
Time of year December - April
Day 1: Welcome to Kamchatka
Welcome to Kamchatka! You will be met at the airport, before transferring to Paratunka, a health resort zone 30km from the capital of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Spend the day relaxing in and around the secluded resort. Soak in the stunning geothermal outdoor pool, surrounded by mist, snow and the crisp alpine air.
Day 2: Petropavlovsk city tour
Today we’ll take a city tour of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Visit the city centre with its historical monuments and Local Lore Museum. Shop at the fish markets and try fresh produce from the pure waters of Kamchatka’s rivers. Buy traditional gifts and native handcrafts to remind you of one of the most beautiful places on the planet.
Day 3: Husky dog sledding and cultural immersion
Kamchatka is home to several ethnic groups, among them the semi-nomadic Koryak. Today we visit a nomad camp belonging to the Koryaks. Listen to traditional Koryak folk songs and sample native dishes. You’ll have the opportunity to purchase handmade crafts. Meanwhile, a shaman will tell stories from the lives of the Koryak ancestors.
We get acquainted with one of Kamchatka’s more unusual forms of winter transport – the husky dog sled! You’ll get a chance to ride your own sled and learn the art of ‘mushing’ with the help of your experienced guide. Later on, we head to the hot springs for a relaxing plunge into the waters surrounded by nature.
Day 4: Snowmobile safari
Snowmobiles are a popular form of personal transport for Kamchatkans in winter. Today we’ll find out for ourselves just how useful (and fun) these machines are on a snowmobile safari to the Three Brothers Rock viewpoint on the shore of the Pacific Ocean.
If you’ve never ridden a snowmobile before, our trusty guides are on hand to give a safety briefing and make sure you’re comfortable with the controls before setting off on your adventure.
Day 5: Avachinsky volcano foothill
There are many ways of getting around Kamchatka and today we’ll be taking a snowcat. Known for their use of grooming snow trails and powering through masses of snow, these truck-sized vehicles will take us across to the Avacha volcano foothill. Here we enjoy a ride to the Camel mount, which offers a beautiful view of the Koryakskiy and Avachinskiy volcanoes.
*Based on the group size the snowcat can be changed to snowmobiles with sledges.
Day 6: Free day or optional activities
The choice is yours to either enjoy a free day of exploring Petropavlovsk or Paratunka at your leisure or join one of the optional* activities we prepared for you. Download a detailed itinerary for more information about these options.
Day 7: Departure
Check out from Paratunka before transferring to Petropavlovsk Kamchatsky Airport for your journey home.
Included
Group airport arrival and departure transfers
All transportation on tour, according to the itinerary
3* hotel in Paratunka village
Breakfasts in the hotel, some lunches (lunch-box) during full day excursions
Local licensed English-speaking guide
Russian tourists visa support document
Not included
Flights
Russian visa and visa fees. *Russian visa can be arranged by 56th Parallel for an additional cost (for Australian citizens only). Apply for concierge visa service here.
Optional excursions and activities
Individual transfers, not indicated in the itinerary
Alcohol
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